Jerry Wilson

Mr. Jerry Wilson, age 77, of Sanderson, FL, passed away on October 31, 2017. He was born on February 24, 1940 in Norristown, GA to Homer Wilson and Susie Hostilo Wilson. During 30 years of employment from Fruit Growers Express/CSX, Mr. Wilson relocated from Georgia to Jacksonville and finally settling in Sanderson, FL. He became a member of First Baptist Church of Sanderson where he served on the finance committee and was in charge of the grounds and maintenance.  Mr. Jerry, his wife, Cherry, and son, Matt, were the first family baptized in the new facility by Brother Bob Christmas. In 2012, he rededicated his life to the Lord and was baptized by Brother Roy Vining. When Jerry wasn’t around the church, you could have found him farming and gardening his land or at Hardee’s with his side kick, Benji, by his side. He was a hard worker and loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by both parents and two brothers; Kenneth Wilson and Robert L. Wilson.

Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Cherry Davis Wilson; their son, Matt (Kailyn) Wilson; son Jerry Lavon Wilson, and mother of his son, Gertrude Akiss. 4 step children, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren, and Benji also survive.

A funeral service to honor Mr. Wilson will be held at First Baptist Church of Sanderson on Friday, November 3 at 11:00am. The family will receive friends at 10:00am. Bro. Roy Vining and Bro. Bob Christmas will be officiating the service. Paul Whitehead, Josh Whitehead, Klayton Davis Usina, Clinton Freeman, Joshua Wilson, and Mike Hamner all have the honor of being Mr. Wilson’s pallbearers. Interment will be on Saturday, November 4 at 1:00pm at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Mr. Wilson’s hometown of Norristown, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Community Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32257, or your favorite charity. Guerry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 904-259-2211 www.guerryfuneralhome.net